You must apply for a Blue Badge online, even if you are renewing an existing badge.
Nottingham City Council processes applications in line with the national Blue Badge scheme.
Apply or renew a Blue Badge
Completing this service should take around 10 minutes.
When you apply, you may be asked to provide:
- Proof of your identity
- Proof of your address
- A recent digital photo (passport‑style)
- Your National Insurance number (if you have one)
- Details of any qualifying benefits, if applicable
- Supporting documents about your disability or health condition, if required
Not everyone will need to provide the same documents. What you are asked for depends on how you qualify.
All applications and renewals are made using the national Blue Badge service.
Assessment (if required)
- If you are automatically eligible, your application will be checked using the evidence you provide
- If you are applying under the subject to further assessment route, you may be contacted for more information or asked to attend an independent mobility assessment
We will contact you if we need anything further.
Decision and badge issue
- If your application is successful, your Blue Badge will usually be issued for up to 3 years
- In England, a Blue Badge costs £10
- You will be told how to pay once your application has been approved
Apply or renew a Blue Badge
Renewing a Blue Badge
You must re‑apply when your Blue Badge is due to expire. Blue Badges cannot be automatically renewed.
You should apply in advance to avoid being without a valid badge.
If your circumstances have changed
You should still apply, even if:
- Your condition has changed since your last badge
- You no longer receive the same benefits
- You are waiting for a benefit reassessment
Your application will be reviewed based on your current circumstances.